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I I I -- Council Meeting Minutes March 28, 2000 Page 4 Public Hearing. continued Larson received mixed reaction from residents regarding the 14th St. reconstruction, and feels the "No Right Tum" sign issues should not be addressed as part ofthe street reconstruction project. He asked if a safety access curb cut on Service Dr. from Silver Lk. Rd. could be installed and signed "For Emergency Vehicles Only." Larry Larson, 1951 14th St., objects to the narrowing of 14th St. and feels it could create maneuvering difficulties for larger vehicles and unsafe conditions near the school. Ron Causton, 1917 14th St., said 14th St. is very busy with parking on both sides during school and sporting events, and feels the narrowing would create a less safe roadway. He suggested installing a stop sign at the bottom ofthe hill toward Long Lake Rd. Olson said that current MSA Street Design Standards identify a 38 ft. width roadway with on-street parking on both sides as safe and appropriately designed. Ryder Bus Company did not feel the narrowing would be an issue. Moore-Sykes asked if not narrowing the roadway would impact receipt of any State Aid. Olson confirmed that this project will not utilize State Aid funding, and the street is still considered an MSA road without the narrowing. Moore-Sykes asked if the City has received complaints regarding snow storage along 14th St. Olson said the City has received very few calls concerning snow storage. A person speaking on behalf of Rodney Billman, owner of three buildings at the corner of Silver Lk. Rd. and 14th St., would not support the narrowing. He noted high traffic levels and the need for on-street parking, and asked ifthe sidewalk could be moved instead of narrowing the road. Olson said the present sidewalk is located close to property lines, and relocation would involve right-of-way acquisition. Joanne Causton, 1917 14th St., feels winter parking and snow storage has never infringed upon the driving lane capacity. She opposes the narrowing, and feels reducing the width could make the roadway less safe for emergency vehicles. Olson is a New Brighton Firefighter and has never had problems maneuvering emergency vehicles through 38 ft. width roadways. Police Chief Bob Jacobson confirmed respondents to emergencies take great care for safety and he does not feel this narrowing would be an issue. Norman Mundt, 3050 18th St., lives at the Silver Oaks Townhomes, and asked the method used to determine assessable lots, and noted runoff problems in the area. Olson explained a typical lot size is 75 ft. by 135 ft., and townhome assessments are divided amongst the units. In Mundt's case, the assessment would be $523/unit. City Engineer Les Proper explained the Stormwater Management Plan identified this ponding area with sufficient storage and pumping capacity. Larson questioned if the holding ponds may have sediment problems and asked if they should be dredged. Proper will investigate. Paul Rynders, 14th St. and Silver Lk. Rd., feels that narrowing the road would create unsafe on-street parking conditions. David Jones, 1873 Stinson, asked why the City of Fridley's project cost is not being assessed to Fridley properties not unlike New Brighton's share which is being assessed to New Brighton properties. Jones also feels Fridley's reconstruction of Rice Creek Rd. was superior to New Brighton's portion. Public Hearing Project 00-01 Street Reconstruction Project Report 00-075 Resolution 00.022